Nisene Marks

California · State Park

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park offers a serene escape into nature with its lush forests and extensive hiking trails, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

Campgrounds

• West Ridge Trail Camp — Open (checked 2026-08-04) · Primitive · Hike-in

Top trails

• Bridge Creek Waterfalls via Aptos Creek Fire Road — 10.6 mi · 2,502 ft gain · 4h 47m · Out & back
• Maple Falls via Bridge Creek Trail and Aptos Creek Road — 9.9 mi · 558 ft gain · 3h 35m · Out & back
• Aptos Rancho and Terrace Trail Loop — 2.6 mi · 313 ft gain · 1h 1m · Loop
• 6 Mile Trail to West Ridge Trail — 11.4 mi

Visiting

Fees — Vehicle Day Use: $8, Senior Vehicle Day Use (62+): $7, Bus (10–24 Passengers): $50, Bus (25+ Passengers): $100.

Parking: Parking is available at three designated picnic areas (Emmett Reed, George's, and Porter Family); parking along Aptos Creek Road is not permitted.. Phone: (831) 763-7062.

Top spots

• Loma Prieta Earthquake Epicenter — POI
• Five Finger Falls — POI
• Maple Falls — POI
• Sand Point Overlook — POI

Coordinates: 37.0329, -121.8925. Official website.

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